Deuteronomy: The Parenting Book
You know the verses—the ones used a lot for Christian parenting. But what ARE “these words” I’m supposed to teach daily? They aren’t just the 10 commandments.
They’re rich. And life-giving.
Category: Christian Parenting
Biblical Christian parenting can feel overwhelming. Where are the Bible verses that tell me how to parent well? How do I raise my child in the faith? How do I ensure it sticks?
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Christian Family New Year Traditions
This year we started a simple New Year tradition that as a Christian mom, I LOVE.
#1 Influence on Children’s Faith Formation
If children are going to become Christian, most do it by age 12—mostly because of a mother’s influence.
Mealtime Prayers for Families: Nourishing the Spirit
Dinner is the one time in our day we are all face to face with no disruptions. It’s our time to see each other clearly—our struggles, our triumphs, our hearts’ longings. We see them as we pray our most pressing needs of the day. And in the thanking for what touches us. We see each other more deeply as we open the tops of our heads and let each other peek in when we answer a question drawn out of a bowl.
Christmas Countdown: Bible Verse Advent Calendar
It’s really easy to find a secular countdown-to-Christmas calendar. It’s not always easy to find a Christian Advent calendar.
So, you can probably guess—I made one. And I’m sharing it with you!
Do I Really Love God: A Litmus Test
I’ve struggled feeling assured I’m getting in the gates. I mean, if I really love God, why would I ever disobey? Instead, I wrestle—like Jacob. My mind fights to rationalize what I should do against what I want to do. There are times it’s not a struggle—when my will and …
Kids Navigating Change: Faithful Transformation
Navigating change faithfully isn’t always easy—even for kids. But change provides an opportunity for self-evaluation and faithful transformation of our own. And although change may be a great revealer of what’s in the heart, we can still help kids navigate—no psych degree needed.
Divine Words, Unbreakable Bonds: 8 Scriptures to Pray Over Your Child
Praying both well and consistently can be tough.
I’ve been there. The success and failure comes and goes in waves. For a while my prayer will be on fire, then (I don’t even know when or how), it becomes boring. Rote. Dead.
When I see it floundering, it’s up to me to fix it. And praying the scriptures can inject new life.
Intergenerational Bible Study: Building Bridges and Nurturing Faith
Intergenerational living and learning is the historical norm. But in the past 200 years, we’ve gotten very segregated by age. Classrooms are same-age. Kids move away from mom and dad to young cities. Our seniors move into senior communities. We’re so segregated, it’s no wonder we have trouble incorporating our children into Sunday church services and home Bible studies.
But there are so many benefits to living and learning side-by-side with those whose age is nothing like ours. Some of the sweetest relationships, life lessons, and growth come from someone very much older or younger than ourselves.
And there is hope.
The One Growth Chart You Weren’t Given
Mama, we’re given growth charts for height, weight, and when they should be able to hop on one foot. Backwards. While spinning. And reciting the alphabet.
But where’s the chart for measuring children’s spiritual growth? What even are those markers of growth?
And if we’re raising spiritual powerhouses, aren’t those markers the most important?!
Look no further than our Spiritual Growth Chart for children.